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." >> a live look from the convention center for the funeral service for chuck brown about to begin any minute now. lining up to say their goodbyes to the man known as the godfather of go-go. many big names are attending today's memorial service. john? >> there are more than 14,000 people inside for this special memorial service. pretty much all of the seats are taken. this is the program they are handing out at the door for the thousands of fans to say goodbye to the godfather of go-go. each fan has a special story. hundreds of people started lining up well before the road were blocked and before the doors were opened. >> chuck brown was wonderful. he was such a legacy. >> inside, mourners are greeted by a montage as they walk by and the casket. >> 1986 my wife for graduating and chuck brown was doing a live report from the hotel room. i left my wife in the hotel. >> many fans had a chance to meet the 75-year-old godfather of go-go. today, those here are adopting this day as chuck brown day. >> he never turns you down. >> i used to sneak in the theater on the side of the building and w
." >> a live look from the convention center for the funeral service for chuck brown about to begin any minute now. lining up to say their goodbyes to the man known as the godfather of go-go. many big names are attending today's memorial service. john? >> there are more than 14,000 people inside for this special memorial service. pretty much all of the seats are taken. this is the program they are handing out at the door for the thousands of fans to say goodbye to the godfather...
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i was talking to jim brown about chuck brown, and we pointed out that chuck brown was one of the few go-go artists that could perform anywhere, not have anyot rut -- ruckus, nothing. other day, they were doing a movie or something about his life, but he's an institution, he's a legend, and in fact, chuck brown was the only one had a gave me a run for the money in terms of legend. >> chuck brown's go-go will bewi playing -- >> and the children, and his family. i have deepest condolences andco prayers to them. >> we concur. thank you for coming in. >>> now taxes are going up for many residents.nt for people making over $100,000, we have why this wasn't exactly a rubber stamp, we thought it was a done deal from the start. >> reporter: the actual tax increase bill just passed 77-60s which means just about a dozen democrats defected to the republican side, but it still passed. what does this mean? if you live in maryland and make over $100,000, you'll see anl se increase in your tax bill, and county governments will start sharing half in teacher pension costs. >> do we have a revenue prob
i was talking to jim brown about chuck brown, and we pointed out that chuck brown was one of the few go-go artists that could perform anywhere, not have anyot rut -- ruckus, nothing. other day, they were doing a movie or something about his life, but he's an institution, he's a legend, and in fact, chuck brown was the only one had a gave me a run for the money in terms of legend. >> chuck brown's go-go will bewi playing -- >> and the children, and his family. i have deepest...
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brown's funeral. tributes are pouring in for the father of go-go who passed away after 2:00 this afternoon. his manager tells me chuck was surrounded by his wife, jocelyn, and his four children. he had been at hopkins for weeks after complaining of arthritis. they discovered blood clots in his legs that had to be removed and pneumonia and he never fully recovered. chuck brown dies at 75. he began performing in the 960s. in the 70s, d.c. had its own precushion driven sound called go-go. chuck's biggest hit soared up the r and b charts in 1978, but it remained a hit and today you can hear it played on every d.c. radio station. live concerts were family affairs. four generations turned out to hear chuck. if you are new to the area, you may know chuck from d.c. lottery commercials. you know, i talked to chuck last year when he and joe scott were nominated for the first grammy ever. here's what chuck had to say, derek. ♪ [ music ] >> reporter: for 49 years, he's been a musical icon in the area. chuck bro
brown's funeral. tributes are pouring in for the father of go-go who passed away after 2:00 this afternoon. his manager tells me chuck was surrounded by his wife, jocelyn, and his four children. he had been at hopkins for weeks after complaining of arthritis. they discovered blood clots in his legs that had to be removed and pneumonia and he never fully recovered. chuck brown dies at 75. he began performing in the 960s. in the 70s, d.c. had its own precushion driven sound called go-go. chuck's...
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chuck brown died two weeks ago. the 75-year-old had been hospitalized while battling pneumonia. a memorial service is scheduled at the d.c. center this thursday at noon. we will have multiple crews tomorrows of ewing. newscastto our tomorrow. we will keep you posted. a former supreme court justice and legendary basketball coach astronauts all received one of the nation's most prestigious honor. the presidential medal of at the whiterow house. the medal of freedom is the civilian highest honor. come, a disturbing happens for the second month. a farm animals stabbed by an unknown attacker. >> a gallon maryland man is a trying tolled while ocean city.reet in trying tolled while ocean city.reet in we will hav [ creaking ] [ male announcer ] trophies and awards lift you up. but they can also hold you back. unless you ask, what's next? [ zapping ] [ clang ] this is the next level of performance. the next level of innovation. the next rx. the all-new f sport. this is the pursuit of perfection. >> you are watching abc 7 news at 11 with leon harris, alison starling, bob ryan. for a maryl
chuck brown died two weeks ago. the 75-year-old had been hospitalized while battling pneumonia. a memorial service is scheduled at the d.c. center this thursday at noon. we will have multiple crews tomorrows of ewing. newscastto our tomorrow. we will keep you posted. a former supreme court justice and legendary basketball coach astronauts all received one of the nation's most prestigious honor. the presidential medal of at the whiterow house. the medal of freedom is the civilian highest honor....
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. >> an emotional sendoff for brown. the ceremony is continuing into the evening. there was an all day doing. some big names in d.c. politics and music lovers. the theater has been filled with fans of the late entertainer. >> for many of his fans, chuck brown was such a source of pride and so they are here in droves to remember him at the howard theatre. they started lining up at 6:00 a.m. to pay their respects to an icon. michael berry said he was first in line. >> the picture i wanted to do prior to his passing but once he passed i was moved to jump on it right away. >> chuck brown created his music here called and dc claimed it as its home town music and chuck brown as its legend. whenever he moved around the city, he was mobbed by his fans. >> i love taking pictures and signing autographs. there was a time that the only people who took pictures of me was the police. >> he is the source of city pride. >> i am a native washingtonian. >> he is a legend from dc >> the crowd interrupted as another dc legend came to pay his respects. >> we sort of hit it off. he aske
. >> an emotional sendoff for brown. the ceremony is continuing into the evening. there was an all day doing. some big names in d.c. politics and music lovers. the theater has been filled with fans of the late entertainer. >> for many of his fans, chuck brown was such a source of pride and so they are here in droves to remember him at the howard theatre. they started lining up at 6:00 a.m. to pay their respects to an icon. michael berry said he was first in line. >> the...
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it was a chuck brown block party. >> those looking to get him were in luck. t-shirts and buttons were just as much a legend as the late king of pop. >> abc 7 news. >> a reminder. the memorial service will be held tomorrow from noon until 3:00 p.m.. the service is open to the public. >> vincent gray and a library are asking for your help in creating an archive honoring him. >> they're looking for a member abelia like old concert to get -- memorabilia like all concert ticket stubs. items can be brought to the mark mr. king jr. memorial library. >> watson passed away yesterday. he was 89 years old. he was blinded as a baby by an eye infection that never slowed him down. he has been on the music scene since the 1960's. >> jury selection on tuesday in the sex abuse trial of jerry sandusky. it has been rescheduled for today. four of the alleged victims are asking him to prevent their real names from being public. >> jurors in the john edwards trial are showing no sign of nearing a verdict. they will deliver for the eighth day. there have been hints of tension. a ju
it was a chuck brown block party. >> those looking to get him were in luck. t-shirts and buttons were just as much a legend as the late king of pop. >> abc 7 news. >> a reminder. the memorial service will be held tomorrow from noon until 3:00 p.m.. the service is open to the public. >> vincent gray and a library are asking for your help in creating an archive honoring him. >> they're looking for a member abelia like old concert to get -- memorabilia like all...
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you have to be a chuck brown fan. >> how? >> right now because right now, i'm just enjoying every minute of -- of being on this planet. >> reporter: probably don't even have a permit for this and no idea how long it's going to go on but it's chuck brown, you really don't need a permit. somebody said that chuck brown is to d.c. what elvis is to memphis. back to you in the studio. >> as we mourn the loss of chuck brown we want to know what your favorite memories are of the god father of go to. >> the comments are pouring in on wusa9's facebook page. tracy ellis wrote -- map >> lisa johnson edwards wrote -- >> jessica brown wrote -- a lot of people in the newsroom said the same thing. c. c. carter wrote -- >> and one wrote -- ♪ >> facebook fan page, wusa9 facebook fan page, continue the share your memories -- to share your memories. >>> it's 4:32. other news this morning affecting the region. president obama holds the -- hosts the g-8 summit at camp david in frederick, maryland. frederick county, maryland this weekend. world l
you have to be a chuck brown fan. >> how? >> right now because right now, i'm just enjoying every minute of -- of being on this planet. >> reporter: probably don't even have a permit for this and no idea how long it's going to go on but it's chuck brown, you really don't need a permit. somebody said that chuck brown is to d.c. what elvis is to memphis. back to you in the studio. >> as we mourn the loss of chuck brown we want to know what your favorite memories are of the...
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it was a check brown block party. >> i love chuck. he will rest in peace. >> t-shirts buttons, and posters of the man they say is just as much a legend as the late king of pop. a public memorial is scheduled from noon until 3:00 at the convention center. all the information is that our web site. >> also new at 11:00 tonight the d.c. public library is in the process of honoring chuck brown's legacy. they are asking for your help to create a archive. they are looking for video concert ticket stubs or other go-go memorabilia. >> let's get back to our store from culpeper, virginia where a police officer has been charged with murder. we of the late breaking developments at this hour. >> this press conference wrapped up a while ago. daniel harmon is now suspended without pay in an indictment for him today. he is in jail facing very serious charges. >> account number one, murder. >> he faces four total charges. original reports said he was trapped in her jeep window and was being dragged when he shot and killed her. witnesses say was not tru
it was a check brown block party. >> i love chuck. he will rest in peace. >> t-shirts buttons, and posters of the man they say is just as much a legend as the late king of pop. a public memorial is scheduled from noon until 3:00 at the convention center. all the information is that our web site. >> also new at 11:00 tonight the d.c. public library is in the process of honoring chuck brown's legacy. they are asking for your help to create a archive. they are looking for video...
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chuck brown was born in north carolina in 1936. he taught himself how to play guitar after a stint in lorton reformatory. in the early 1960's, he played guitar with jerry butler and the earls of rhythm. in 1966 he formed chuck brown and the soul searchers. he developed go-go music in the early '70s. his first hit was "we the people" in 1971. it would take seven more years before he became naptionly known -- nationally known with the release of "busting loose ." that was on the number one chart for four consecutive weeks. the influence of go-go can be heard in today's music and chuck brown will always reign as the godfather of go-go. >>> right now on our website wusa9.com, you can learn more about today's viewing and also thursday's funeral for chuck brown. and you could also see our chuck brown photo gallery and see when the backyard band visited 9news now and played a tribute. just search chuck brown on our home page. ♪ brother can love another ♪ people can love each other ♪ >>> i'm one on one with edgar brootins, general ma
chuck brown was born in north carolina in 1936. he taught himself how to play guitar after a stint in lorton reformatory. in the early 1960's, he played guitar with jerry butler and the earls of rhythm. in 1966 he formed chuck brown and the soul searchers. he developed go-go music in the early '70s. his first hit was "we the people" in 1971. it would take seven more years before he became naptionly known -- nationally known with the release of "busting loose ." that was on...
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from those who love chuck brown the musician and chuck brown the person. chuck was 16 years old when he first met chuck brown. >> i owe a lot to him. >> reporter: thompson says they got along great from the start. both personally and professionally. thompson played in chuck's band and produced chuck's grammy nominated album. >> one of the easiest people to ever work with in the studio. >> reporter: one day after the death of the godfather of go- go, thompson says chuck the person and chuck the performer will always be with him. >> right now, i feel like he's everywhere now, you know. i got the travel size. i have him whenever i need him. >> reporter: a father figure is how thompson described chuck brown. >> he was the nicest guy you could ever meet. >> reporter: brian mills described chuck in the exact same way. >> got a lot of people off the streets working for him, playing with him. >> reporter: chuck's long time piano and soxophone player talked about living a good life as much as he did playing good music. for all that he will always be grateful. >> i
from those who love chuck brown the musician and chuck brown the person. chuck was 16 years old when he first met chuck brown. >> i owe a lot to him. >> reporter: thompson says they got along great from the start. both personally and professionally. thompson played in chuck's band and produced chuck's grammy nominated album. >> one of the easiest people to ever work with in the studio. >> reporter: one day after the death of the godfather of go- go, thompson says chuck...
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brown says the gray campaign paid him to verbally attack another candidate, the then incumbent mayor adrian fenty. mayor gray continues to deny wrongdoing. >> wouldn't be doing my job if i didn't ask the question. did you know of this activity, what they were doing? >> again i'm not going to comment at this stage. we'll let the investigation play out as well as it should. >> yesterday former campaign worker thomas gore pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme to funnel money to brown. >>> deeply disappointed and sorry, that's what the head of the secret service had to say to a panel of senators about the agency's colombian prostitution scandal. director mark sullivan testified about the incident before the senate homeland security committee today, that as reports now surface that some agents claim they're just scapegoats for the behavior the agency already knew about and condoned. one senator pointed out the agents involved it register the women under their real -- did register the women under their real names. >> that suggests to me that they weren't worried about being caught. >> i
brown says the gray campaign paid him to verbally attack another candidate, the then incumbent mayor adrian fenty. mayor gray continues to deny wrongdoing. >> wouldn't be doing my job if i didn't ask the question. did you know of this activity, what they were doing? >> again i'm not going to comment at this stage. we'll let the investigation play out as well as it should. >> yesterday former campaign worker thomas gore pleaded guilty to his role in the scheme to funnel money...
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we thank this great city for loving chuck brown as much as they loved chuck brown. please keep the family in your prayers. please remember he was more than go-go. he was a family man. >> both of his sons played football at virginia tech. he was would schedule his concert appearances and other engagements around their home games. after the tragedy, many concerts included a moment of prayer for the victims. it's that love of people that justine love says set brown apart. >> he made you feel like you were engaged and you are a part of his family and he loved you for that. it was wonderful. >> reporter: love has known brown for years. he sang at her high school prom. when she hears his songs, she's on her feet. >> he truly was the godfather of go-go. >>> last september, the national symphony orchestra paid tributes. and chuck was honored. brown and his band performed on the west lawn of the capitol, which was the highlight of the evening. funeral arrangements for chuck brown have not yet been announced. brian. >> d.c. council member has known chuck brown for decades. ca
we thank this great city for loving chuck brown as much as they loved chuck brown. please keep the family in your prayers. please remember he was more than go-go. he was a family man. >> both of his sons played football at virginia tech. he was would schedule his concert appearances and other engagements around their home games. after the tragedy, many concerts included a moment of prayer for the victims. it's that love of people that justine love says set brown apart. >> he made...
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7th also called chuck brown way. >> what a set of pipes. >> wonderful voice, wonderful story. that was sam ford reporting. music has really lost a legend when we lost chuck brown. >>> well, time now to take a look at your morning commute. >> well, thank you. preakness road closures do begin at 10:00 p.m. tonight. it uses google 8 satellite images to show you exactly where the trouble spots are. here's a look at pimlico. west rogers avenue will be shut down at 10:00 p.m. for a complete list of all the road closures and the lane blockages just go to our website. all the information that you'll need to know is going to be there and if you are using the jfx to get into the city all of that construction not causing any backups this morning. we're looking at a high of 51 miles per hour. this traffic system also shows you looks of the main lines. everything is going to be clear. here's a look just north of child street and the northeast corridor going to be in great shape in the white marsh area. you're only looking at a 15-minute ride from the beltway to downtown baltimore. that's a
7th also called chuck brown way. >> what a set of pipes. >> wonderful voice, wonderful story. that was sam ford reporting. music has really lost a legend when we lost chuck brown. >>> well, time now to take a look at your morning commute. >> well, thank you. preakness road closures do begin at 10:00 p.m. tonight. it uses google 8 satellite images to show you exactly where the trouble spots are. here's a look at pimlico. west rogers avenue will be shut down at 10:00...
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music legend, chuck brown. a good friend says he wasn't exactly a go-go fan, but when i listen to your dedication to his memory, i have to say that his music made me smile. i did a chair dance in his honor. he was a genuine talent and will be missed, especially during these days when there isn't much to smile about. thank you, that is one of the best tributes i have heard. and al vira. chuck is now jamming in heaven. he was loved here in the area. chuck's music had everyone dancing. he was a legend. he will never be forgotten. and listen to jeanette who says she grew up with the godfather of go-go. i was a go-go head and in the 80s, he was a father to a lot of us born and raised in washington, d.c. rest in peace, chuck, you will be missed. and finally, this response to a couple of 9news viewers who were on the question of whether or not the soon to be implemented maryland tax hike would convince them to move to virginia. they said maryland would take all their money before they would consider a move across the
music legend, chuck brown. a good friend says he wasn't exactly a go-go fan, but when i listen to your dedication to his memory, i have to say that his music made me smile. i did a chair dance in his honor. he was a genuine talent and will be missed, especially during these days when there isn't much to smile about. thank you, that is one of the best tributes i have heard. and al vira. chuck is now jamming in heaven. he was loved here in the area. chuck's music had everyone dancing. he was a...
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to listen, to go go, whether it was chuck brown, bu, prophecy, you know, it was natural fun. you know, late night hanging out and just having fun and dancing. >> chuck was a good friend of mine, and he did so much for so many and it's nice to see the people are coming back now to say thank you, chuck, for what you did to the city. >> and he had a couple of favorites, chuck brown phones and he tried to sing a few bars while out here today. take a listen to this. >> busting loose. it don't mean a thing if it ain't got the go go thing. >> i like chuck brown's version better and this is going to end at 10:00 and they're trying to create a special archive. if you have old pictures and old newspapers, they want to you donate them. and back to you, brian. >>> governor mcdonald threw his support on police drones flying over the state and speaking on wtop ask the governor this morning, mcdonald, a retired u.s. army colonel said he thinks the use of drones would make a better use of police resources. >> and that is a great way to make technology and to make law enforcement more product
to listen, to go go, whether it was chuck brown, bu, prophecy, you know, it was natural fun. you know, late night hanging out and just having fun and dancing. >> chuck was a good friend of mine, and he did so much for so many and it's nice to see the people are coming back now to say thank you, chuck, for what you did to the city. >> and he had a couple of favorites, chuck brown phones and he tried to sing a few bars while out here today. take a listen to this. >> busting...
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he was 83 years old. >> 9news learned that chuck brown is very much alive. he is in the hospital at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore. the father of d.c. go go has canceled some live appearances for the past few months, which prompted big time rumors on the internet that he did die. our bruce johnson confirmed that 75 years of age, brown is being treated in the intensive care unit for pneumonia. a source says he went into the hospital complaining of arthritis, but doctors discovered and removed a couple of blood clots in his legs. local radio stations are asking listeners to offer up prayer who's have been entertaining live crowds. >> everyone loves chuck brown. and they want him to have a speedy recovery and i think we have some level of relief now that we know exactly what's wrong and that we know that rest is the most important. >> chuck brown's manager has not released an official statement on the musician's health. >>> the heavens above fascinated mankind for centuries and in 1923, the first planetarium opened in germany. there's one of those faciliti
he was 83 years old. >> 9news learned that chuck brown is very much alive. he is in the hospital at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore. the father of d.c. go go has canceled some live appearances for the past few months, which prompted big time rumors on the internet that he did die. our bruce johnson confirmed that 75 years of age, brown is being treated in the intensive care unit for pneumonia. a source says he went into the hospital complaining of arthritis, but doctors discovered and...
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for a last look at to chuck brown, who died may 16 at age 75. the chuck brown the d.c. knew and loved laid in state. one man brought his oxygen. >> i was born and raised on him. >> i named one of my sons to brown in 1986. aiello said camacho brown is my baby's name. -- i always said chuck brown is my baby's name. >> they came with t-shirts and buttons. his children came out and mingle. >> we love the city. he is the city. he is like our eldest -- elvis. >> he gave so much love sunday as receiving a back. it is humbling but not surprising. >> the way was too much for some. one woman hecollapsed and had to be taken away by ambulance. he was dressed in death as he did in life. one man said he looked regal. >> he is in a gold casket with gold and purple grapes. with his guitar by his side. fascia's in a gold casket with gold and purple drapes. the furneral -- funeral will be held today. flags in the city will fly at half staff on their stake, the date of his funeral at the convention center. the viewing will continue here until 10 a.m. tonight. >> thank you. guitar by his s
for a last look at to chuck brown, who died may 16 at age 75. the chuck brown the d.c. knew and loved laid in state. one man brought his oxygen. >> i was born and raised on him. >> i named one of my sons to brown in 1986. aiello said camacho brown is my baby's name. -- i always said chuck brown is my baby's name. >> they came with t-shirts and buttons. his children came out and mingle. >> we love the city. he is the city. he is like our eldest -- elvis. >> he gave...
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. >>> the weather put a damper to chuck brown's viewing. members were not allowed in the center itself but the scene outside was very much in the spirit of the godfather of go go. >> he is my soul, he is my rock. >> reporter: it was a story heard often today on the streets surrounding the howard theater. >> i rocked with him. i grooved with him. >> reporter: washingtonians describe their decade long love affair with chuck brown's music. ♪ music playing >> he's a go go king. he's the everything. >> reporter: they waited in long line to view chuck's body. >> this man wasn't just a musician. >> an icon. >> his music is what dc is all about. >> reporter: the godfather of go go died two weeks ago. the viewing at the historic howard theater where he played numerous concerts attracted 15,000 people. many of whom lingered on t street for an impromptu block party that almost everybody agree chuck would have enjoyed. >> it's just amazing. it just speaks to just how much of a -- how much he was loved. all across the city. >> reporter: what nobody lo
. >>> the weather put a damper to chuck brown's viewing. members were not allowed in the center itself but the scene outside was very much in the spirit of the godfather of go go. >> he is my soul, he is my rock. >> reporter: it was a story heard often today on the streets surrounding the howard theater. >> i rocked with him. i grooved with him. >> reporter: washingtonians describe their decade long love affair with chuck brown's music. ♪ music playing...
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remember chuck brown? >> well, just like right now, i'm just enjoying every minute of -- of being on this planet. >> probably don't even have a permit for this and no idea how long it's going to go on or how many people are coming down. but for chuck brown you really don't need a permit. somebody once said that chuck brown is to d.c. what elvis is to memphis. back to you. >> bruce, thank you. >>> although brown is gone, you could still hear his music pounding from area nightclubs tonight. >> as generations of musicians he influenced demonstrated yet again the impact he had on the d.c. sound. gary is live on ninth street where you didn't have to listen very hard. >> reporter: it's everywhere. the name godfather really was one that was earned when you consider the number of musicians whom chuck brown helped. a long list with a lot of good examples. perhaps none better than the band e.u. which is performing right now. [ music ] ♪ say oh . >> reporter: that call and response making the audience part of the p
remember chuck brown? >> well, just like right now, i'm just enjoying every minute of -- of being on this planet. >> probably don't even have a permit for this and no idea how long it's going to go on or how many people are coming down. but for chuck brown you really don't need a permit. somebody once said that chuck brown is to d.c. what elvis is to memphis. back to you. >> bruce, thank you. >>> although brown is gone, you could still hear his music pounding from...
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brown died last week after battling pneumonia. funeral services are expected to happen next week, but details have not yet been finalized. >>> d.c. council member marion barry recovering in a las vegas hospital. these are pictures of him with nurses. barry told tom sherwood he developed a blood clot in his leg while waiting on a flight to nevada. the 76-year-old tweeted that he's doing better and isn't sure when the hospital will release him. he traveled to las vegas with mayor gray and council members for a convention. >>> a 16-year-old charged with shooting another teen at the rockville metro station told police he was angry because the victim threatened to rob him. kevin winn and 17-year-old tavares harris are being held without bond. both are charged with attempted first-degree murder. prosecutors believe winn hired -- fired four shots inside the station last friday. hair sis accused of supplying the gun. one victim was shot in the lelg. an innocent bystander was also grazed. both are expected to be okay. >>> 4:49. this mornin
brown died last week after battling pneumonia. funeral services are expected to happen next week, but details have not yet been finalized. >>> d.c. council member marion barry recovering in a las vegas hospital. these are pictures of him with nurses. barry told tom sherwood he developed a blood clot in his leg while waiting on a flight to nevada. the 76-year-old tweeted that he's doing better and isn't sure when the hospital will release him. he traveled to las vegas with mayor gray...
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from chuck brown's manager. it reads in part, his family continues to be grateful for the outpouring of love and support and request respect for their privacy. chuck brown, the godfather of go-go in d.c. was 75 years old. >>> a 9news investigation into federal bonuses could result in a congressional hearing. our reports have been controversial because the data bank we use is public information and online, in fact, we have it on our website, wusa9.com. investigative reporter is just back from capitol hill as you have been following this story. russ. >> that's right. data bank covers about 70% of the federal work force. anyone can see what these workers earned last year by name, including bonuses, we identified $439 million in bonus payments for 2011. here at the department of agriculture, one of its workers earned $62,895 bonus that is in addition to his $179,700 salary. a spokesman identified the employee as the federal government's top veterinarian, but declined our request to profile how he qualified. we ident
from chuck brown's manager. it reads in part, his family continues to be grateful for the outpouring of love and support and request respect for their privacy. chuck brown, the godfather of go-go in d.c. was 75 years old. >>> a 9news investigation into federal bonuses could result in a congressional hearing. our reports have been controversial because the data bank we use is public information and online, in fact, we have it on our website, wusa9.com. investigative reporter is just...
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just ahead, a chance for fans to come together to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of chuck brown. god gather of go go. we'll have what you need to know about tomorrow's big gathering. >>> also ahead, a serious shortage felt deeply on days like today. not enough buglers >>> this week chuck brown fans will have their chance to bid a farewell to the godfather of go go. it is tomorrow from 11:00 to 10 pk p.m. from the howard theater. then on thursday you can go to the washington convention center. if you can't make it in person, we'll be broadcasting it tomorrow on air and on our website wusa9.com. >>> a lone bugler plays taps during the memorial day ceremony. but at commemorations, that was something missing. a live musician. as reporter bruce leshan explains, there is a nationwide shortage of buglers or trumpeters to play for the vets. >> reporter: 66 years old taps playing ♪ >> reporter: struggling from cancer and the after effects of a stroke, retired navy musician doug sorensen played taps at the ceremony. more than a decade ago, congress agreed that every vet deserved a two p
just ahead, a chance for fans to come together to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of chuck brown. god gather of go go. we'll have what you need to know about tomorrow's big gathering. >>> also ahead, a serious shortage felt deeply on days like today. not enough buglers >>> this week chuck brown fans will have their chance to bid a farewell to the godfather of go go. it is tomorrow from 11:00 to 10 pk p.m. from the howard theater. then on thursday you can go to the...
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nationals take a 1-0 lead on brown's first career rbi. bryce harper with the eight-game hitting streak, 0 for 2 to this point, not anymore. deep to right center, this one will stay inside the park. trouble in the outfield there, they're not sure what's going on. harper gets in to third, his fourth triple of the year, tied for second in major league baseball. hit streak now at nine games. bottom seven, jackson in the game facing dobbs with a man on third, the fly ball to left, this is cory brown the new guy camping out underneath it and coming home. the arm not quite strong enough, chris coughlin tags to beat the throw and the marlins win 3-1. >>> adam jones riding that 19-game hitting streak entering tonight's contest with the blue jays, a great way to extend that streak? how about a home run in your very first at-bat? solo shot his 15th of the year, that hitting streak now at 20 games. fast forward to the fifth, j's up 8-1. check out the catcher, irate with the home plate umpire, tells him "you're terrible" and weitteres, normally mild m
nationals take a 1-0 lead on brown's first career rbi. bryce harper with the eight-game hitting streak, 0 for 2 to this point, not anymore. deep to right center, this one will stay inside the park. trouble in the outfield there, they're not sure what's going on. harper gets in to third, his fourth triple of the year, tied for second in major league baseball. hit streak now at nine games. bottom seven, jackson in the game facing dobbs with a man on third, the fly ball to left, this is cory brown...
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but record artists over the years know chuck brown. 75 chuck brown has been absent from the stage for nearly for months. his band recently performed in his absence prompting rumors of his death throughout the internet. he's still being treated in the intensive care unit at johns hopkins university hospital in baltimore. his manager and and a family member would only confirm he's still hospitalized and they continue to ask his fans to pray for him. >> we are sharing our love for d.c.'s own chuck brown, the godfather of go go. i don't know tough' heard but he's been hospitalized for some time now. >> reporter: whur-fmdj triscina gray was asking for prayers. >> it's amazing the impact he's had on this area and society. nothing but love. >> reporter: one of his family members confirmed to a "washington post" reporter only that her father has iew known ya -- has pneumonia. he entered johns hopkins originally complaining of arthritis but doctors discovered and removed more serious blood clots from his legs. he contracted the pneumonia while in intensive care in the hospital. as part of my l
but record artists over the years know chuck brown. 75 chuck brown has been absent from the stage for nearly for months. his band recently performed in his absence prompting rumors of his death throughout the internet. he's still being treated in the intensive care unit at johns hopkins university hospital in baltimore. his manager and and a family member would only confirm he's still hospitalized and they continue to ask his fans to pray for him. >> we are sharing our love for d.c.'s own...
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chuck brown died two weeks ago. and the scene outside the theater actually resembled a street party. something people say chuck brown would have enjoyed. >> a great man that brought the city together through music. >> rest in peace. we love you. >> there will be a public memorial service for chuck brown tomorrow at the washington convention center. the doors will open at 10:00 a.m. and the memorial begins at noon. >>> another musical legend is being remembered this afternoon. doc watson the master of bluegrass, folk, country and gospel died at a hospital in north carolina yesterday. his career spans several decades and influenced numerous musicians. he was blind and doc watson was 89 years old. >>> from houston comes the story of a texas sized kip. because greg has worked at an italian restaurant for 16 years the customers know him and one couple actually left a tip of $5,000. well the generosity came after the couple learned that his car had actually been destroyed in a thunderstorm. he said the couple told him to
chuck brown died two weeks ago. and the scene outside the theater actually resembled a street party. something people say chuck brown would have enjoyed. >> a great man that brought the city together through music. >> rest in peace. we love you. >> there will be a public memorial service for chuck brown tomorrow at the washington convention center. the doors will open at 10:00 a.m. and the memorial begins at noon. >>> another musical legend is being remembered this...
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i through up on chuck brown. -- i grew up on chuck brown. >> reporter: one of the really cool things about chuck brown was his ability to bring people together from all over the place, whites, african americans, asians. he played the go go clubs and he played the kennedy center. his funeral will be here in perhaps the most establishment of spots, the d.c. convention have, but there's a certain amount of secrecy involved. we hear rumors of big stars coming, some of them speaking perhaps, but we don't have any details on that. in fact, we don't have any details on which hall the funeral will be held in, but we do know this. once again we're expecting big crowds and the recommendation is that you take metro. we're going to be broadcasting it live on air and online. at the d.c. convention center, bruce leshan, 9 news now. >> we've also set up a chuck brown tribute page on facebook and we invite you to visit. leave your comments. the site facebook.com/ripgodfatherofgogo >>> already there's a bit of controversy about people making money off chuck brown's image. chick high who has taken hun
i through up on chuck brown. -- i grew up on chuck brown. >> reporter: one of the really cool things about chuck brown was his ability to bring people together from all over the place, whites, african americans, asians. he played the go go clubs and he played the kennedy center. his funeral will be here in perhaps the most establishment of spots, the d.c. convention have, but there's a certain amount of secrecy involved. we hear rumors of big stars coming, some of them speaking perhaps,...
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chuck brown meant the world to d.c. >> chuck brown's family has not yet announced funeral plans. we'll have much more and there's more on his life and legacy on his website. go to nbcwashington.com for his memories about the origins of go-go and its impact on washington, and you can also see his life in pictures. this was a man that a lot of artists were on twitter yesterday talking about the influence and impact he had on all the different types of music that are out there now. he made a mark, left an impression. >> indeed. >> and a lot of people are missing him and jamming out if you will to his music. >> that's right. honoring his music, especially the people in d.c. he meant so much to the city by putting it on the map with the go-go. big loss, huge loss. it is now 4:38. 67 degrees. dealing with another tragedy. what we're learning about the sudden death of robert kennedy jr.'s former wife. >> now the minority. the historic shift we're seeing with the new borns in this country. >>> a cooler start as we head out the door. [ female announcer ] with xfinity, you can always expec
chuck brown meant the world to d.c. >> chuck brown's family has not yet announced funeral plans. we'll have much more and there's more on his life and legacy on his website. go to nbcwashington.com for his memories about the origins of go-go and its impact on washington, and you can also see his life in pictures. this was a man that a lot of artists were on twitter yesterday talking about the influence and impact he had on all the different types of music that are out there now. he made a...
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and we love chuck brown because chuck brown, he was family. and we love chuck because chuck, he did everything that he could for d.c. >> and when you come behind, you know, you'll see that chuck was the go go. and go go to like washington, d.c. and like jazz is to the new orleans. like country music is to nashville, tennessee. but he's the god father of go go. and today we'll stand here for the entire council in addition to columbia to say thank you to the families for sharing a wonderful man. i know it was hard and difficult, but you shared it with so many people. and he made d.c. what they are today. >> there are so many things that people say are the nation's capital. let me tell you it may be the nation's capital, but go go is the district of columbia's music, thanks to chuck brown. >> and so many people, they have come out today, but don't you think we need to find a way to remember him forever? his music will be here forever, but we need to find a way to remember him forever. and so council members, mr. chairman, in just a few days, i'm
and we love chuck brown because chuck brown, he was family. and we love chuck because chuck, he did everything that he could for d.c. >> and when you come behind, you know, you'll see that chuck was the go go. and go go to like washington, d.c. and like jazz is to the new orleans. like country music is to nashville, tennessee. but he's the god father of go go. and today we'll stand here for the entire council in addition to columbia to say thank you to the families for sharing a wonderful...
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we ask you to share with us your favorite chuck brown memory. i took a picture with him on july 2 of last year. he was such a sweet man. and a favorite memory. in 2010, we did s story -- a story. you can watch the report on our website, wjla.com. >> we will miss him. also breaking news from the district where a police chase ended with a vehicle being pursued at a crash into several other vehicles. this chase ended in the 3400 block of north dakota ave. officers pursued the vehicle for an armed robbery. the suspect it turns out may be wanted for other crimes as well. also drivers out there beware. the police in the district plan to more than double the number of speed cameras and red light cameras. we have more on why that is only part of the story. >> that is right. city leaders insist adding more traffic enforcement cameras like the one behind me, they think it will improve safety for everyone. we also know that it will make this city a lot more money. travers' better beware when rolling through the nation's capital. city officials plan on addi
we ask you to share with us your favorite chuck brown memory. i took a picture with him on july 2 of last year. he was such a sweet man. and a favorite memory. in 2010, we did s story -- a story. you can watch the report on our website, wjla.com. >> we will miss him. also breaking news from the district where a police chase ended with a vehicle being pursued at a crash into several other vehicles. this chase ended in the 3400 block of north dakota ave. officers pursued the vehicle for an...
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brown passed away yesterday at johns hopkins hospital. the 75-a told musician had multiple organ failure. the 75-year-old musician. >> he played his music and it became their music for four decades. from around the area of the howard to celebrate the icon.f a d.c. they danced and reminisced. everybody had a story. >> its a celebration of his the happiness and joy that he brought to us. >> i love that man. >> these people loved him and he loved them. around a d.c.em mobbed himt his fans last year. about all the attention. i love taking pictures and autographs. it used to beat it years ago the that were interested .n me were the police >> and in may it made him a made him ate .uitar when he was in prison a citycrowd were , it.ilwoman, his daughter >> he is something d.c. can replace. >> chuck brown is as big as the redskins. >> they are celebrating a life. this breed is called chuck brown way. >> we are told that his family makinghe process of arrangements. details at ance later date. you can find more on his legacy site, wjla.com. we also
brown passed away yesterday at johns hopkins hospital. the 75-a told musician had multiple organ failure. the 75-year-old musician. >> he played his music and it became their music for four decades. from around the area of the howard to celebrate the icon.f a d.c. they danced and reminisced. everybody had a story. >> its a celebration of his the happiness and joy that he brought to us. >> i love that man. >> these people loved him and he loved them. around a d.c.em...
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there they are, people paying respect to chuck brown. matt jablow is live where more and more folks are still showing up. matt. >> derek, it should come as no surprised to anybody that knows chuck brown. thousands of people has come to the viewing and the impromptu block party that chuck would very much have enjoyed. joining me now is ellis. thanks for joining us on a busy and emotional day. >> it sure has been. >> how many people exactly or roughly have been through the viewing today? >> well, from our count, 10,000 people have come through the doors of the howard theater to view chuck brown. we expect another close to 5,000 before the night is out. >> not surprising, as i was saying earlier, is that what you were expecting? >> new orleans. we were expecting somewhere around 15 to 20,000. it's going to meet that number of 20,000. >> most people in washington know, as you well know, chuck has a will the of history at the howard theater. he was supposed to play here before he got sick. through the years, he has been here before. this plac
there they are, people paying respect to chuck brown. matt jablow is live where more and more folks are still showing up. matt. >> derek, it should come as no surprised to anybody that knows chuck brown. thousands of people has come to the viewing and the impromptu block party that chuck would very much have enjoyed. joining me now is ellis. thanks for joining us on a busy and emotional day. >> it sure has been. >> how many people exactly or roughly have been through the...
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. >>> when the holiday is over, tomorrow the family of chuck brown will hold a public viewing at the howard theater. wisdom martin has more on how the fans will have say chance to say good-bye. ♪ when i first came to the city ♪ will be the last chance for fans to say good-bye to chuck brown at howard theater. >> to walk into the theater and see him in his hat, guitar. >> reporter: brown had been in the theater during the renovation. he was scheduled to perform here april 21st. >> i know chuck was very excited about getting back here at the howard. >> reporter: he would never get the chance to take the stage. he died earlier this morning at the age of 75. now his fans will meet at howard theater to pay their respects and honor his legacy. organizers are expecting thousands of people to be here and also expect it to be extremely hot. because of that emergency personnel will set up across the street at ellington plaza. >> the fire department, ems, police department, everyone will be outside. we have tons of water for the public as well. we'll have a nursings station. >> reporter: wi
. >>> when the holiday is over, tomorrow the family of chuck brown will hold a public viewing at the howard theater. wisdom martin has more on how the fans will have say chance to say good-bye. ♪ when i first came to the city ♪ will be the last chance for fans to say good-bye to chuck brown at howard theater. >> to walk into the theater and see him in his hat, guitar. >> reporter: brown had been in the theater during the renovation. he was scheduled to perform here...
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take the rest of the night in honor of chuck brown. you're in the right place down there. >> reporter: i know it. >>> still to come on 9news now tonight, it's one of the deadliest tornadoes on record. now another distinction for that monster storm that devastated a missouri town a year ago. >>> terrifying moments for passengers aboard a plane bound for las vegas. you'll hear from them. >> it is a mild saturday night. great for celebrating. a lot of folks are heading out for the post-preakness celebrations. temperatures in the 70s. tomorrow as you're waking up lots of sunshine. temperatures in the 60s by 9:00. by 11:00 in the 70s. we do see clouds and maybe some showers on the way. we'll talk about that and the first tropical storm named for the season. stick around. 9news continues. >>> the naacp has passed a resolution endorsing same-sex marriage. the historic civil rights organization announced today its board voted to back a resolution supporting marriage equality. naacp president called gay marriage, quote, a civil right and a civi
take the rest of the night in honor of chuck brown. you're in the right place down there. >> reporter: i know it. >>> still to come on 9news now tonight, it's one of the deadliest tornadoes on record. now another distinction for that monster storm that devastated a missouri town a year ago. >>> terrifying moments for passengers aboard a plane bound for las vegas. you'll hear from them. >> it is a mild saturday night. great for celebrating. a lot of folks are...
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wpgc is organizing a unit prayer for brown. they are asking folks to stop what they're doing at noon today to offer prayers for the legendary performer. >> prayers are going out to him. >>> are too many tickets being handed out in the district. we'll tell you which city leader says enough is enough. >> i know a lot of people watching this right now are saying enough is enough. >>> a new plan to deal with the budget crunch in maryland. could you be asked to fork over a bit more. find out as we continue. >> we've got clearing skies and much improved conditions for your thursday. lots of sunshine in your forecast. i will have all the details on that and lauren demarco is in. she has a look at your on-time traffic. we'll do it after the break. >>> a live look outside over the beautiful skies of washington. i think i see the washington monument there. lights are glistening. cool and kind of wet morning. we'll check in with tucker in just a moment. first, a reminder about our special fox 5 weather day with the washington nats. it
wpgc is organizing a unit prayer for brown. they are asking folks to stop what they're doing at noon today to offer prayers for the legendary performer. >> prayers are going out to him. >>> are too many tickets being handed out in the district. we'll tell you which city leader says enough is enough. >> i know a lot of people watching this right now are saying enough is enough. >>> a new plan to deal with the budget crunch in maryland. could you be asked to fork...
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chuck brown died may 16 at the age of 75. a near tragedy in the skies for an 80-year-old woman on her first skydive. something went terribly wrong from the minute the woman jumped from the airplane. fortunately she is alive and talking about the ordeal. you can see her out of her harness. it was all caught on video. dan harris has the story. >> it starts out as a charming little tale about an 80-year old celebrating her birthday with her inaugural skydive. >> i just turned 80. >> happy birthday. >> but when they were up at 13,000 feet the nerves set in and when it came time to jump, she is grasping at the door. it looks like she does not want to go. her instructor finally gets her out of the door. from there though, it only gives worse. lavern's safety harness, loews and she is dangling there her shirt with bubp, clinging to her instructor for dear life as they tumble at 125 miles an hour. watch as they finally come back down to earth. incredibly, managing to land safely. but while on this video learned seems shaken up, when
chuck brown died may 16 at the age of 75. a near tragedy in the skies for an 80-year-old woman on her first skydive. something went terribly wrong from the minute the woman jumped from the airplane. fortunately she is alive and talking about the ordeal. you can see her out of her harness. it was all caught on video. dan harris has the story. >> it starts out as a charming little tale about an 80-year old celebrating her birthday with her inaugural skydive. >> i just turned 80....
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. >>> that's chuck brown of course. busing loose one of his most popular -- busting loose one of his most popular songs. he passed away after a battle with pneumonia. he had a one of a kind sound that helped define dc life and culture. his live performances were a thing of legend. here is a look at chuck brown, in northwest where he was scheduled to play in april, but had to rescued july due to illness. -- reschedule due to illness. >> even if he was 95 there would be a loss of a family member for folk who is are fans of his music because of the way he was. just a humble guy, so he is a guy you could approach. >>> funeral arrangements are still being worked out. tony over to you. >>> thank you very much. chuck brown of course worked with a number of artists many many, including chianti who played on one of his most recent albums, thanks for coming in good to have you here. >> yes. >> sorry about the circumstances. you had the opportunity to work with him on one of his final releases as it turns out. tell me what it was
. >>> that's chuck brown of course. busing loose one of his most popular -- busting loose one of his most popular songs. he passed away after a battle with pneumonia. he had a one of a kind sound that helped define dc life and culture. his live performances were a thing of legend. here is a look at chuck brown, in northwest where he was scheduled to play in april, but had to rescued july due to illness. -- reschedule due to illness. >> even if he was 95 there would be a loss of a...
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. >> new at 11:00 the mayor's office has a plan to honor the life of chuck brown. mortars can play but we do pay their respects from 11:00 a.m. until 10 tonight. a week from tonight a public memorial service will be held at the convention center on mount vernon place from noon until 3:00. chuck brown died last week at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore after suffering from pneumonia. he was 75 years old. >> we are on storm watch tonight with the relatively sunny day across the region that turned into a cloudy and rainy evening, depending on where you live. a first look at what is in store for us. >> there are still of the leftover sprinkles but unlike the last two nights things have really settle down. a few lonesome raindrops in gaithersburg and montgomery county. folks down in prince george's county and anne arundel county at all that rain. manassas is where the dangerous flooding was. all of that is changing as we head into the weekend. our first traditional weekend of summer or it will feel like it. we will have at all in a few minutes. >> coming up, a father
. >> new at 11:00 the mayor's office has a plan to honor the life of chuck brown. mortars can play but we do pay their respects from 11:00 a.m. until 10 tonight. a week from tonight a public memorial service will be held at the convention center on mount vernon place from noon until 3:00. chuck brown died last week at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore after suffering from pneumonia. he was 75 years old. >> we are on storm watch tonight with the relatively sunny day across the...
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on chuck brown. i have been here over 30 years. so i said chuck, can i do a profile? he said of course. nobody asked to talk to me. we stood on u street. you can see some of the shots. people wanting a hug from him. chuck is the man. he started out, he went to lorton. that's where he got a chance to get his life together. he learned to play guitar, he got some education. he started this go go thing, except for busting loose, didn't go much further than d.c., but everybody samples their work. but chuck brown, you know, we love him and i got to show you this piece we did, derek, six years ago on chuck brown. that first piece that was done on him in a long time. >> when i say chuck brown, what do you think of? >> god father of soul. >> i thought that was james brown? >> no, that's chuck brown. >> he's been around for years. since i was a little boy. >> okay, i'm just happy to be here. i'm pushing 70. chuck brown, the father of d.c.'s go go sounds. he entertained three different general generations. he i
on chuck brown. i have been here over 30 years. so i said chuck, can i do a profile? he said of course. nobody asked to talk to me. we stood on u street. you can see some of the shots. people wanting a hug from him. chuck is the man. he started out, he went to lorton. that's where he got a chance to get his life together. he learned to play guitar, he got some education. he started this go go thing, except for busting loose, didn't go much further than d.c., but everybody samples their work....
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january. >>> thousands of people said their final good-byes to go-go legend chuck brown. his family held a public viewing he howard theater yesterday where he was scheduled to play his next gig before he died may 16th. huge crowds turned out to pay their respects. some people turned this into a celebration of his life. fans threw a block party reminiscing about the performer. >> his greatest legacy is how much he loved doing what he did and sharing it with his audience. >> the public memorial service for chuck brown is thursday at the washington convention center from noon until 3:00. it is expected to be well attended. the city is urging you to take public transportation. l street from sevenning on the to ninth streets will be closed all day long. stay with fox 5 as d.c. days good-bye to the godfather of go- go. in our 9:00 hour, some of chuck brown's band mates will be in the studio to tell us what he meant to them plus the influence he had on their work. we are having continuing coverage all week both on air and online, myfoxdc.com. >>> we are following new development
january. >>> thousands of people said their final good-byes to go-go legend chuck brown. his family held a public viewing he howard theater yesterday where he was scheduled to play his next gig before he died may 16th. huge crowds turned out to pay their respects. some people turned this into a celebration of his life. fans threw a block party reminiscing about the performer. >> his greatest legacy is how much he loved doing what he did and sharing it with his audience. >>...
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there will be performances by the chuck brown band including sugar bear, maysa, james funk and more. he died from complications to pneumonia. >>> and you can watch the entire chuck brown memorial service live starting at noon on our website on nbcwashington.com and on nbc washington nonstop. comcast 208, vios 460 cox and 4.2 over the air. >>> the pentagon says a maryland marine has died in afghanistan. sergeant julian chase died. the 22 linked in edge water and gruted in 2008 from woodrow wilson high school in d.c. an army soldier was also killed. he died when his helicopter crashed near kabul. >> a dramatic sequence in prince george's county. police say it ended with a
there will be performances by the chuck brown band including sugar bear, maysa, james funk and more. he died from complications to pneumonia. >>> and you can watch the entire chuck brown memorial service live starting at noon on our website on nbcwashington.com and on nbc washington nonstop. comcast 208, vios 460 cox and 4.2 over the air. >>> the pentagon says a maryland marine has died in afghanistan. sergeant julian chase died. the 22 linked in edge water and gruted in 2008...
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>> he was the godfather, likelie james brown. he was the godfather to us, youu know? he opened up a lot of doors for so many, so many musicians, so many. >> chuck never received some of the accolades his contemporariec did on the national scene, butbu he stayed humble. what was he like for those that didn't know he was personally? >> a father figure to me, a great person, he loved too entertain, he loved people, just like i do, and that's whys wearable humble, we -- we are both humble, we had national suck secion and i had my success because of -- success, and i had my success because of him. he's the one that told me i'd be a star, you know? and it came true. i'm proud of myself because ofcs him, and sure enough, he wass right, and always in my heart,he and as long as i'm living, chuck brown will live on, trust me.t >> we were are we are looking at video of one of his concerts he gave in the dc area.ea what will his death, what sorta of impact do you think this wilt have on his fans?fans we've seen our facebook pagesok light up with dc fans who have been following ch
>> he was the godfather, likelie james brown. he was the godfather to us, youu know? he opened up a lot of doors for so many, so many musicians, so many. >> chuck never received some of the accolades his contemporariec did on the national scene, butbu he stayed humble. what was he like for those that didn't know he was personally? >> a father figure to me, a great person, he loved too entertain, he loved people, just like i do, and that's whys wearable humble, we -- we are...
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legend, former member and council member and good friend of chuck brown, marion barry about chuck brown. >> he was a musician genius. he gould from jazz to hip-hop to go-go to rock 'n' roll, anything in between that. >> reporter: though inside the howard theater they have video playing of chuck brown. of course, everybody's thoughts will be with him as they make arrangements and plans as to what's going to happen next. definitely the end of an era. d.c. will never be the same. tracee wilkins reporting life. >> as tracee mentioned, chuck brown's daughter took part in tell is bracing outside the howard theater. she said her father was more than just a musician to many d.c. residents. he was also their father. >> when he went around town, what did he say, i raised you, i raised you. >> he definitely raised you. >> the best person in the world. we lost something that d.c. can never replasz. >> never replace. >> never replace. >> brown's family has not yet finalized funeral arangements. >> and we'll have much more on the passing of chuck brown. big g. glover will join us live later this hour
legend, former member and council member and good friend of chuck brown, marion barry about chuck brown. >> he was a musician genius. he gould from jazz to hip-hop to go-go to rock 'n' roll, anything in between that. >> reporter: though inside the howard theater they have video playing of chuck brown. of course, everybody's thoughts will be with him as they make arrangements and plans as to what's going to happen next. definitely the end of an era. d.c. will never be the same....
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chuck brown. >> reporter: that is just one of the gentlemen who will be performing here today in just a few moments inside the convention center. i've got to tell you since we've been covering the passing and the celebration of chuck brown's life, i've heard so many wonderful stories about how he loved his fans and each and every one it seems has a picture with chuck brown. i'm told he carved out 30 minutes out of every single performance, even up until the last and final performances of his life just so he could sit with people, take some pictures, sign autographs so family members say listen, it is only fitting and appropriate that we share this final goodbye and farewell with all the fans that meant so much to chuck brown. back to you, lesli. >> if you would like to loner chuck brown's memory, his family asked that donations be made to the chuck brown foundation. the foundation is currently a maryland nonstock corporation but it's in the process of applying for federal nonprofit status. >>> it
chuck brown. >> reporter: that is just one of the gentlemen who will be performing here today in just a few moments inside the convention center. i've got to tell you since we've been covering the passing and the celebration of chuck brown's life, i've heard so many wonderful stories about how he loved his fans and each and every one it seems has a picture with chuck brown. i'm told he carved out 30 minutes out of every single performance, even up until the last and final performances of...
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. >>> another hit for music fans one day after the death of go go godfather chuck brown. a queen of disco has died. ♪[ music ] donna summer died in florida this morning. the five-time grammy winner suffered from cancer. gloria gomez talked to fans in florida where summers spent many years. beside me, to guide me. >> reporter: donna summer, who gave us hit songs like "last dance," and "hot stuff," passed away at age 63. no cause of death was given but tmz reports summer was battling lung cancer. summer was a sarasota county resident and owned the home in the exclusive beachside community of manasota key. she was give know a key to the city of sarasota in 1996, as she was kicking off her worldwide tour. she remembers seeing her famous neighbor. >> i didn't know it was her until a year later i said is that who that is? i didn't know. >> reporter: other resident his no idea that i hollywood star and musical icon lied there. >> you don't know much about people down there. it's always one of those where you see someone that lived there. >> very sad. she made a lot of people h
. >>> another hit for music fans one day after the death of go go godfather chuck brown. a queen of disco has died. ♪[ music ] donna summer died in florida this morning. the five-time grammy winner suffered from cancer. gloria gomez talked to fans in florida where summers spent many years. beside me, to guide me. >> reporter: donna summer, who gave us hit songs like "last dance," and "hot stuff," passed away at age 63. no cause of death was given but tmz...
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strong storms forced a change of plans for people who tried to pay their respects to music legend chuck brown. hundreds of fans were waiting to go to the howard theatre for a public viewing when heavy rain and lightning moved in. police closed the doors and warned the crowd it was too dangerous to stand outside. the abrupt move frustrated some people in the crowd. >> as soon as we got here, they closed the gate. the line was around the corner. and they say, due to safety, they had to stop it because it was lightning. and if somebody was holding on to the rails and the lightning hit, so they cut it off. >> the public is invited to chuck brown's public amendments. a -- public memorial service. a service begins at noon tomorrow at the washington convention center. ♪ >>> 4:31. we turn to tom kierein. we heard the thunder, saw the lightning yesterday evening. but it broke the heat, boy. it feels nice this morning. >> it was needed rain, but the sky opened up and unloaded last night. yeah, we had torrential downpours with a lot of lightning and fortunately not a lot of damage as far as wind was c
strong storms forced a change of plans for people who tried to pay their respects to music legend chuck brown. hundreds of fans were waiting to go to the howard theatre for a public viewing when heavy rain and lightning moved in. police closed the doors and warned the crowd it was too dangerous to stand outside. the abrupt move frustrated some people in the crowd. >> as soon as we got here, they closed the gate. the line was around the corner. and they say, due to safety, they had to stop...
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no slow jams, just chuck brown. that's how important this man was tochl think about the in fact this was the music kroo cr for the people. it made sense that people gathered outside howard thart. they were playing chuck brown music and gathered in the streets while they danced. his daughter was here as well to say hello. it's fitting that it was here for chuck brown last night because first of all we're down the street from chuck brown way, the street named in his honor. and he also had to cancel a performance here cently due to his illness with pneumonia. that was also significant because he fought to keep the howard theater open in the '80s. he was very happy to see it was back up and running. but go-go music was music for the people and by the people. in a recent interview chuck brown explained how the audience basement so involved. >> anything that came off the radio that was a hit, we got into it. so we started to break it down. >>'s when he mentioned the wind me up chuck. that's what you say when they want him
no slow jams, just chuck brown. that's how important this man was tochl think about the in fact this was the music kroo cr for the people. it made sense that people gathered outside howard thart. they were playing chuck brown music and gathered in the streets while they danced. his daughter was here as well to say hello. it's fitting that it was here for chuck brown last night because first of all we're down the street from chuck brown way, the street named in his honor. and he also had to...